Waste & Recycling Team Leader – Local Community Impact

LARAC; West Alvington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Devon Council is seeking a Waste Supervisor to lead frontline waste collection teams at Ivybridge and Torr Quarry Depots. You will ensure safe, efficient service delivery and regulatory compliance while guiding operatives and agency staff to meet performance targets.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and excellent communication. You will manage daily work programmes, support continuous improvement, and provide training and toolbox talks.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or operational services.
• Recent line management or supervisory experience.
• Full UK driving licence and health & safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline waste collection operations daily.
• Plan and allocate work programmes and resources.
• Supervise staff, conduct briefs and appraisals.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to customer enquiries and manage performance.
• Promote continuous improvement in waste services.

Skills

Waste management

Line management

Health & safety

Leadership

IT skills

Driving licence

IOSH Managing Safely

HGV Class 2

Stakeholder liaison

Local authority knowledge

Tools

Whitespace system

Job description

South Devon Council is seeking a Waste Supervisor to lead frontline waste collection teams at Ivybridge and Torr Quarry Depots. You will ensure safe, efficient service delivery and regulatory compliance while guiding operatives and agency staff to meet performance targets.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and excellent communication. You will manage daily work programmes, support continuous improvement, and provide training and toolbox talks.